Installing vmware fusion

[gmh1004]

I downloaded vmware fusion 2.0 today and I can't get it to install. I usually just drag a new application from my download folder to my applications folder but that doesn't work.

The instructions say "Click the Download link and follow the subsequent links for an Electronic Download Distribution. Click the download link and save the
application to your Mac. The VMware Fusion disk image is saved to your
default download directory: VMware-Fusion-<2.x.x>-<xxxxx>.dmg,
where <2.x.x> is the application version and <xxxxx> is the build
number for the download release."

I mainly use my mac for a few specific things and am not very savvy about the OS.

Can someone please help? Really specific instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[r.j.s]

You have to mount the image, then click Install ... you cannot drag it to Applications

 

[gmh1004]

Ok

Forgive me for asking such a basic question, but how do you mount it?

 

[r.j.s]

Just double click on the image file, it will appear on your desktop. If it is already there, it is already mounted - just open and double click install

 

[plinden]

So you have VMware-Fusion-2.0.0-116369.dmg?

Mount by double clicking that file, then double clicking the "Install VMware Fusion" yellow box and follow the instructions.

 

[r.j.s]

Yes, ^^^ is correct.

 

[gmh1004]

I'm feeling pretty dumb here, but I don't know what you mean by the image file.

I have it downloaded in my download folder. When I click on it I get a list of folders, none of which have a .dmg extention. I did drag the folder from my download folder to the desktop, but when I double click it I just get the same group of folders. Maybe if I knew where to find the image file.....

Just act like we're in first grade....ok...kindergarten. Step 1... step 2.... Maybe you could start with the download folder in Safari.

 

[r.j.s]

I'm feeling pretty dumb here, but I don't know what you mean by the image file.

I have it downloaded in my download folder. When I click on it I get a list of folders, none of which have a .dmg extention. I did drag the folder from my download folder to the desktop, but when I double click it I just get the same group of folders. Maybe if I knew where to find the image file.....

Just act like we're in first grade....ok...kindergarten. Step 1... step 2.... Maybe you could start with the download folder in Safari.

No problem.

Double click the dmg file in the downloads folder ... A quick progress bar should appear, then a folder should open. It will look like the picture below. Double click install.

 

[gmh1004]

I don't see an image like that. Below is a copy of the files in the vmware download folder which I have now dragged to my desktop.


stats32-1
Ubuntu-7.10-32bit-Snapshot1.vmsn
Ubuntu-7.10-32bit-000001.vmdk
Ubuntu-7.10-32bit.nvram
Ubuntu-7.10-32bit.vmsd
Ubuntu-7.10-32bit.vmx
Ubuntu-7.10-32bit.vmdk
Ubuntu-7.10-32bit.vmx.lck
Ubuntu-7.10-32bit-Snapshot1.vmem
vmware-0.log
Ubuntu-7.10-32bit.vmxf
vmware-1.log
vmware-2.log
vmware-stats.log
vmware.log

 

[r.j.s]

That's not right ... download 2.0 again.

 

[gmh1004]

ok, I will. It will take me 2 1/2 hours even with a cable connection. Is that normal? I'm running an iMac 2.8 GHz with 4 mb ram.

I'll get started.

 

[r.j.s]

ok, I will. It will take me 2 1/2 hours even with a cable connection. Is that normal? I'm running an iMac 2.8 GHz with 4 mb ram.

I'll get started.

No, it sounds like you are trying to download a virtual machine instead of Fusion itself.

Go here for the program

 

[gmh1004]

I think you're right. I've started downloading the right one now...I hope. I'll let you know.

Thanks very much for your patience and help.

 

[gmh1004]

I've got it now. Getting ready to install windows xp pro. Cross your fingers.

Again, thanks for your help.